Principal, Solution Architect

Summary:

The Principal, Solution Architect is responsible for developing client data solutions and strategy, configuring and installing systems, analyzing structural requirements for migrating from old legacy systems and designing conceptual and logical models. Each client will have one lead architect that designs solutions for a designated client.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for creating the overall technical vision and solution for an assigned Xpanse Client.

• Define clear goals for all aspects of a project and manage their execution.

• Collaborate with the Client Operations team to provide recommendations, stories, processes and monitor progress of project initiatives.

• Performing design, debug and performance analysis on client solution infrastructure providing detailed specifications for proposed solution.

• Regularly communicate new features, benefits and interests of ROI for the client with the Client Relationship team.

• Provide technical leadership to the client as well as the Client Delivery team through the project/product lifecycle.

• Account for possible project challenges constraints including risks, time, resources and scope.

• Lead brainstorming sessions as well as work with product & delivery teams to develop scalable solutions.

• Act as a communication bridge between IT and businesses operation roles to ensure everyone is aligned in developing and implementing technical solutions specific to the client.

• Review and validate solution design and execution.

• Prepare and document testing requirements & necessary proof of concept opportunities (POC).

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Other Related Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is an individual contributor will no direct reports.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Requires mastery job knowledge obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

• BSc/BA; Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.

• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in data or software architectural design, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or Data Ops.

• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in project & resource management.

• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in risk identification, risk management & in-depth analysis (big data analytics).

• Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures.

• Mastery knowledge of multiple data related processes and technologies.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Hold an active SnowPro, AWS, Azure, ITIL, GCP or relatable certification.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Xpanse is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. Xpanse may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.